Two people were wounded by gunfire Monday afternoon, and the car they were riding in crashed into a light post, according to New Orleans police. Just before 6:30 p.m., a truck pulled up to the intersection of Washington Avenue and S. Derbigny Streetand someone inside fired at a blue, four-door car near the corner.

Four people were inside the car. One man
inside was shot in the leg, while another
was shot in the hand. After the shots were fired, the car sped up and struck the light pole, while the truck fled the scene.

The two other passengers in the car suffered injuries as a result of the crash, Williams said.

The injuries do not appear to be life-threatening, according to NOPD officer Hilal Williams. Stay with NOLA.com for more information as this story develops.